Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)